B. In each paragraph below, underline the key sentence and encircle at least one supporting sentence.
1. The best trip my family ever took was to New Orleans, Louisiana. We drove there in two days. I didn't
think it would be very interesting, but I was wrong. We saw the Mississippi River, rode a horse carriage in
the French Quarter, and visited a cemetery where everyone was buried above the ground. I liked the food
best, especially the New Orleans doughnuts called beignets.
2. No one likes to eat with a dirty knife, fork, or spoon. It is important to completely wash all utensils
before using them. Clean utensils won't transmit germs and bacteria. They also are more pleasant to eat
with.
3. Many people think poetry is old-fashioned and uninteresting. They don't realize that every time they
hear a song sung, they are hearing poetry in the form of song lyrics. Just like many written poems, many
song lyrics use rhythm, rhyme, and literary imagery. It turns out that poetry isn't old-fashioned; it's as
modern as the latest hit song.
4. Growing a garden can be fun, good exercise, and will provide fresh fruits and vegetables for the
gardener. It is interesting to watch the seeds pop their heads above the soil for the first time. It is
sometimes hard to believe that a little seed can become a large vine or plant in just a few weeks. Planting
the seeds and pulling weeds are good exercise for anyone. Then, after watching the plant grow and
produce, the gardener ends up with delicious tomatoes, beans, or other yummy produce from the garden.
5. Sometimes it is hard to fall asleep. Maybe you are not sleepy, or maybe you are thinking about what
happened during the day. You can also lie awake if a big event, like a test or a party, is happening the
next day. There are several things you can do to try and fall asleep. You can try counting sheep, or just
counting, which will keep your mind busy with a repetitious activity. Sometimes listening to soft music o
gentle sounds, like rain, helps. You can even try telling yourself a story, which may distract your mind
enough that you will be asleep in no time. ​